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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.73, 701.73 and 193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.73, 701.73 and 193.68 is: 290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.73 : 701.73 = 193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.73/701.73 = 193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.73x = 701.73 × 193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.73x = 135,911.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,911.07/467.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.58

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